There is a problem of the side panels flying off the bike. These are the 2 panels on each side. Left side is the panel covering the oil tank. Someone suggested hooking up strap hooked to the frame and onto the inside of the panel. I found a much better way. At the upper front corner I drilled a small hole and then a smaller hole beyond into the flange of the top panel going underneath. I used stainless steel bolts 10/24 metric with a serrated finger tip and also with a hex opening. I then treaded the smaller hole into the flange with a 10/24 tap. After that is done on both sides, simply insert the bolt using the hex tool to tighten the outside panel to the inside flange. No more losing panels that will cost the minimum of $170 plus the chrome can am emblem. This happened to me on a ride last wednesday heading down a highway. Slick way of fixing problem that can am should do a better job. BTW, I used a washer and lock washer on each bolt.
I am very careful about checking the bike out before a ride such as tire pressures, oil level, the covers, etc... A good example would be buying fire insurance for your home BEFORE it burns down. Putting the screws in is just a back up prevention. Who wants to shell out $170 or more when it can be prevented.
I am very careful about checking the bike out before a ride such as tire pressures, oil level, the covers, etc... A good example would be buying fire insurance for your home BEFORE it burns down. Putting the screws in is just a back up prevention. Who wants to shell out $170 or more when it can be prevented.
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